Town Pop. 1,156

Living in Borth: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Borth scores 49/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Borth most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the SY24 postcode district, Borth ranks 3rd. Its healthcare score runs 27 points above the SY24 district's 26/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
83 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clos Pantyfedwen 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hoel Rhyd-Y-Garreg 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 1.371 · PM2.5 3.921 · PM10 5.816 µg/m³
86
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital54.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital63.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital66.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust32.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,663 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)51%
available across Ceredigion
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2%Retired31%Student4.1%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73.2%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
Council tax Ceredigion · 2025-26
A £1,531
B £1,786
C £2,041
D £2,296
E £2,806
F £3,316
G £3,827
H £4,592
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Borth 0.7 mi
Bow Street 3 mi
Aberdyfi 4.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £253,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£222k £240k £259k £277k 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llandre 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bow Street 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tal-y-bont (Ceredigion) 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Llangorwen 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Penrhyn-coch 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Aberdovey 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Aberystwyth 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Llanbadarn Fawr 63 5.0 mi away ⇄
Capel Bangor 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
Tywyn 51 7.4 mi away ⇄
Llanilar 46 8.7 mi away ⇄
Bryncrug 45 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Borth a nice place to live?

Borth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Borth is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Borth?

Borth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Borth?

The current median house price in Borth is £253,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

Postcode districts in Borth

SY24 46 ⇄

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